26690 ZIP Code — Swiss, WV

Nicholas County, West Virginia

ZIP code 26690 is located in Swiss, West Virginia, within Nicholas County. It covers approximately 39.94 square miles and serves a population of 929 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 304/681.

About ZIP code 26690

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $49,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 26690 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

929
population
39.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
26690 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 26690

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City Status
Swiss Acceptable
Swiss Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
26656 Belva (3.8 mi) 25059 Dixie (6.2 mi) 25938 Victor (6.9 mi) 25125 Lizemores (7.1 mi) 25085 Gauley Bridge (7.3 mi) 25019 Bickmore (7.5 mi) 25111 Indore (7.9 mi) 25812 Ansted (8.9 mi) 25088 Glen (10 mi) 26678 Mount Lookout (11.1 mi) 25160 Pond Gap (11.5 mi) 26651 Summersville (11.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 929
Population density 23 / sq mi
State FIPS 54
County FIPS 067
Geography
Land area 39.94 sq mi
Water area 0.56 sq mi
Latitude 38.2743
Longitude -81.0730
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 304/681
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.6% 59.2% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 36.5% 28.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 3.8% 11.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 3.1%

Demographics & statistics

929
Population
23
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$13,273
Per capita income
$49,600
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
86.4%
Home ownership
39.7%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
259
Housing units
2.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
15
Under 5
22
36
5–9
51
53
10–14
76
21
20–24
30
99
25–34
142
31
35–44
45
51
45–54
73
10
55–59
14
17
60–64
25
8
65–74
11
36
75–84
53
4
85+
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1825327.2%
18 and over67672.8%
65 and over11812.7%
Median age33.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White929100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 59.6% 59.2% 51.6%
$50k – $100k 36.5% 28.3% 29.4%
$100k – $200k 3.8% 11.8% 15.8%
Over $200k 0.0% 0.7% 3.1%
$10k–$15k 4.4%
$15k–$25k 23.5%
$25k–$35k 26.8%
$35k–$50k 4.0%
$50k–$75k 19.1%
$75k–$100k 22.1%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k4.4%
$15k–$25k23.5%
$25k–$35k26.8%
$35k–$50k4.0%
$50k–$75k19.1%
$75k–$100k22.1%
Median income$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 51.5%
$50k–$100k 37.9%
$100k–$150k 1.7%
$150k–$200k 8.9%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$49,600
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied86.4%
Renter occupied13.6%
Vacant8.1%
Single-family detached67.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes32.1%
Median rooms5.7
Avg household size (owned)2.88

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.0%
2000–20090.0%
1990–19998.1%
1980–198921.6%
1970–197940.5%
1960–19694.7%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19499.1%
1939 or earlier13.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms24.3%
3 bedrooms65.9%
4 bedrooms8.4%
5+ bedrooms1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle14.7%
2 vehicles71.3%
3 or more14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas75.7%
Electricity24.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family14653.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse00.0%
Female householder, no spouse12646.3%
Households with children under 1814352.6%
Households with seniors (65+)8732.0%
Average household size3.42

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married37.4%17.6%
Married62.6%44.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%19.6%
Divorced0.0%18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.8%
Some HS, no diploma 19.8%
HS graduate 48.5%
Some college, no degree 8.2%
Associate's degree 3.2%
Bachelor's degree 2.6%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher62.4%
Bachelor's or higher2.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school13379.6%
High school00.0%
College / grad school3420.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 20.3%
Manufacturing 14.5%
Agriculture & mining 13.7%
Construction 12.9%
Public administration 12.4%
Education & healthcare 12.0%
Transportation & utilities 10.4%
Professional & management 2.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts17.8%
Service50.6%
Sales & office2.5%
Natural resources & construction13.7%
Production & transportation15.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector86.3%
Government13.7%
Self-employed0.0%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone100.0%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.2

Poverty

All people 39.7%
Under 18 years 35.6%
18 and over 41.3%
Married-couple families 48.6%
Female-led households 41.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security42.3%
Retirement income33.5%
Supplemental Security11.8%
Cash public assistance8.8%
Food stamps / SNAP53.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.3%
High blood pressure42.1%
High cholesterol36.9%
Diabetes14.2%
Heart disease8.7%
Stroke3.8%
Asthma11.8%
Arthritis36.1%
Kidney disease3.4%
Pulmonary disease12.7%
Cancer6.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.8%
Binge drinking12.6%
No physical activity33.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep41.9%
Depression29.3%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health19.3%
Poor physical health16.1%
No health insurance12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)80.6%
Visited dentist51.1%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss24.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans60.9%
Disability%
Any disability23.8%
Under 181.6%
18–64 years25.8%
65 and over61.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance47.1%
Public insurance57.8%
No insurance2.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only89296.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)929100.0%
Born in same state929100.0%
Born in different state88194.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French36739.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab444.7%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access29.3%
Internet access87.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 26690

What city is ZIP code 26690 in?

ZIP code 26690 is primarily assigned to Swiss, West Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 26690 in?

ZIP code 26690 falls within Nicholas County, West Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 26690?

40% of residents in ZIP code 26690 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 26690?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 26690 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 26690 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 26690 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 26690 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 26690 in?

ZIP code 26690 observes the EST timezone.

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